to be a supporter of WU after he resigned; notably playing an instrumental role in establishing a small museum on the campus of WU in the 1880s.
==== Gilded Age: 1878-1890s ====
Financial instability continued to be an issue at WU during the Gilded Age. President Lee lacked both Payne's charisma and his social clout in wider American society within both black and white communities. As a result, he was an ineffective advocate and fund raiser for WU both within the AME Church and outside of it. While he implemented many fundraising plans, and made many appeals, he was not successful at raising money. As a result the staff made many financial sacrifices during his tenure, and they were owed backpay. However, Lee was successful at making several improvement's to the schools facilities during his tenure; including the outfitting of the Ware Art Room and the furnishing of the school's music rooms. The latter project was paid for by donations made by the Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church in Philadelphia.
One of Lee's fundraising …
